Using the DAR 'Ancestor Tab'
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18th century, you may want to take a look. Here's the link to the DAR Ancestor tab, and following are some tips from DAR genealogist Twyla Jackino:
1) The Ancestor Tab of the GRS allows you to search for established patriots. The GRS is not necessarily a complete account of all who served in the American Revolution, just those patriots through whom someone has joined DAR.
2) The simple default search provides only basic information. Click on "Advanced Search" for more options, including a Soundex search on the ancestor's surname or a query for an ancestor's child and/or child's spouse. In all searches, the results are limited to 200 hits even if more than 200 records exist.
3) The surname spelling in the GRS may not be the spelling the family (or even the patriot) used. DAR has picked a standard spelling to avoid multiple entries for the same patriot.
4) You can create your query with as much or as little information as you wish. For example, entering the three letters "AND" will give you surnames that start with those letters: ANDERS, ANDERSON, ANDREWS, etc.
5) On any search screens, you are required to enter criteria in at least one field starred in red (but not necessarily all three). In fact, you only need one character in one of the starred fields to get started.
6) If you don't find a patriot, try eliminating some of your search criteria. If you get too many results, add criteria.
7) If your search is successful, you'll possibly see several ancestor records. Click on the icon to the right of the ancestor number to see the "full record" which may include birth/death/service dates, wartime residence, spouse, and names of patriot children already proven. Click here for more extensive explanations about the GRS Ancestor Tab.
